Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 10

Economists' top 3 takeaways from the dismal August jobs report

Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy.

475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at Hyundai site in Georgia

The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.

Trump signs Dept. of War order, announces 2026 G20 will be at Doral

President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts

The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.

9/4: CBS Evening News

Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on changing approach to vaccines; Remembering renowned fashion visionary Giorgio Armani

NFL season opens with Eagles edging Cowboys in game with lightning-linked delay

The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.

9/4: CBS Evening New Plus

How lawmakers from both parties challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines; Reporter's Notebook: Taming technological monsters

9/4: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on a hearing over Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policies, Giorgio Armani's death and more.

Trump hosts dinner with tech giants at the White House, but without Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk did not attend the dinner.

Appeals court rules "Alligator Alcatraz" site can stay open

A federal appeals court has halted a lower court ruling that required Florida and the Trump administration to dismantle parts of "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades.